Fox & Friends Highlight Gas Station Explosion

John Siegel · 07/01/10 02:40PM

During the news roundup on Fox & Friends, the gang presented this clip of a gas station accident in Alabama. If you've ever wondered what would happen if you ran into a gas pump, this video is your answer.

Lindsey Graham: 'I Ain't Gay'

Jim Newell · 07/01/10 02:35PM

The NYT Magazine is online with a hot new profile of Lindsey Graham, the Senate's most ubiquitous fifty-something lispy bachelor. And he finally addresses those gay rumors that have followed him throughout his career, saying "I ain't gay." Feisty much?

Father, Brother Threaten Life of Harry Potter Actress

Richard Lawson · 07/01/10 02:07PM

Afshan Azad, who plays Padma Patil in the popular film series, was reportedly attacked at her Manchester home by family members. Her father and brother appeared in court yesterday and were charged with threatening to kill the 22-year-old college student.

In the Future, News-Papers Will Be PDFs on the Inter-Net

Hamilton Nolan · 07/01/10 01:55PM

In your futuristic Thursday media column: Sam Zell has seen the old-fashioned future, Dan Abrams luvs sexxxy vids, Chinese propagandists invade Times Square, and the NYT spit-shines the shoes of each and every government bureaucrat, as a matter or policy.

Liza Minnelli Is Still as Crazy as Ever

Matt Cherette · 07/01/10 01:40PM

Liza Minnelli was on HSN last night to hawk her jewelry line, which she started after being immobilized—and, ergo, bored—by a bum knee. Predictably, it was crazy, and luckily, fourfour's Rich Juzwiak made a highlight reel. Video inside.

Swing Set Face Smash

nightintern · 07/01/10 01:30PM

When repeatedly told to avoid a dangerous object, it's only rational to do the opposite and face plant directly into it, as this girl demonstrates for us.

Julianne Moore Discusses Airplane Oversharing

John Siegel · 07/01/10 12:41PM

When Julianne Moore stopped by David Letterman's couch last night, the two started out talking about how Julianne got carpal tunnel syndrome from texting too much. Yet somehow, they ended up talking about masturbators who fly first class.